2 [(1)] 3 [Every trade apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training training shall have the following obligations, namely:--
(a) to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled craftsman before the expiry of the period of training;
(b) to attend practical and instructional classes regularly;
(c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment; and
(d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.
4 [(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice 1 [technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:--
(a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology 1 [or vocational course] conscientiously and diligently at his place of training;
(b) to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly;
(c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment;
(d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship which shall include the maintenance of such records of his work as may be prescribed.]
(a) to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled craftsman before the expiry of the period of training;
(b) to attend practical and instructional classes regularly;
(c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment; and
(d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.
4 [(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice 1 [technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:--
(a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology 1 [or vocational course] conscientiously and diligently at his place of training;
(b) to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly;
(c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment;
(d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship which shall include the maintenance of such records of his work as may be prescribed.]
Source footnotes
1. Ins. by Act 41 of 1986, s. 3 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987).2. Section 12 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 27 of 1973, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
3. Subs. by s. 13, ibid., for "Every apprentice" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
4. Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
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Section 1 · Short title, extent, commencement and application.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Qualifications for being engaged as an apprentice.Section 3A · Reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades.Section 3B · Reservation of training places for Other Backward Classes in designated trades.Section 4 · Contract of apprenticeship.Section 5 · Novation of contract of apprenticeship.Section 5A · Regulation of optional trade.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 14 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.